This is a summary of the webinar that took place and can be viewed here: https://thestudyabroadportal.com/open-day/study-abroad-in-3-different-countries-in-europe-or-beyond-and-kickstart-your-international-career-with-a-double-bachelor-degree-in-business-management-2026/?utm_source=Blog
Introduction
This Webinar introduced the BME program (Business Management Across Europe)—an international bachelor in business management and marketing—and explained how it works, what students can do after graduation, and how alumni experienced the program. The webinar also included a live Q&A and several interactive polls from attendees.
Program overview (3 countries / 3 years / double degree):
Students study across three different countries and three universities over three years, earning two degrees at the end (double degree). Instruction is fully in English and totals 180 ECTS credits.
Study track structure and flexibility:
Year 1 and Year 3: students choose destinations between the 6 different participating Universities. There is no limit on how many students can go to each partner in Year 1, enabling flexible planning.
Year 2 (Leuven, Belgium): consists of one semester of classes + one semester of international internship.
Year 3 specialization logic: partner choice is often guided by the specialization/degree theme (management vs marketing). One partner example mentioned had limited spots due to subsidized tuition.
Double degree mechanics:
One degree is issued by the host university (UCLL in Belgium) and the second degree is issued by the third-year partner university, depending on the selected destination/specialization.
Post-graduation options:
Alumni and staff discussed pathways into master’s programs (with noted advantages when studying at BME partner institutions: easier admission and sometimes fee discounts) and also opportunities to start a career soon after graduation.
Career examples:
Roles mentioned included marketing manager, communication manager, market researcher, sales, data analytics, and entrepreneurship.
Admission process and deadlines:
Application is described as fast and transparent via a centralized process through UCLL, with decisions generally within 2–4 weeks. Deadlines mentioned: 1 May (non-EEA) and 15 June (EEA). Students should not wait too long due to housing/accommodation timing.
Costs and fees (as discussed):
The webinar shared example fees such as €3,500/year (e.g., Budapest), €1,000 for EU and €8,600 for non-EU in Year 2 at UCL, plus rough cost-of-living ranges depending on country and lifestyle.
Interactivity and attendee concerns covered:
Housing, exam format in Budapest, scholarship availability, online-study possibility, and workload in Year 2 were addressed.
Notable Quotes
“Just do it. … in the long run, you’re going to look back at it all and… you’ll see how much it’s impacted you.” — Ryan (BME alumnus)
“The real skill… is to develop… high agency… see a problem, decide you’re going to solve it and move very fast.” — Ryan (BME alumnus)
“Every partner is different… so the way the classes are giving… or the way you should prep… is different.” — Betty (BME alumna)
Questions from the Audience
Q: “As a non-EU student in Cyprus, can I apply?”
A: Applicants can apply; requirements depend on country selection on the website, and the correct diploma type is indicated there.
Q: “How are exams given in Budapest? Written or presentation?”
A: Exams are computer-based; midterms may be done from home with login/timer/recording, while major exam seasons may be in-person on computers.
Q: “Is there an online pathway so I can study online and get results?”
A: No—students must travel to the country where the partner university is located; online isn’t offered because the experience depends on immersion.
Key Takeaways
BME is built for mobility + career readiness: three countries in three years plus a double degree, with the possibility to launch a career soon after graduation.
Your choices matter most in Year 1 and especially Year 3: destinations influence living/language early on and specialization later.
Plan early for practicalities: housing, exams schedule planning, and keeping up with the workload are key to success—especially in Year 2.
Call-to-Action
Start the application early and do not wait for the last moment (deadlines: 1 May non-EEA, 15 June EEA).
Use provided web links and follow the program’s student-life content (Instagram referenced) for ongoing updates.
Reach out to staff/alumni via the provided contact avenues (including LinkedIn for alumni).
Application and admission information via UCLL website links shown during the webinar.
Instagram page referenced for student-generated content on student life.
Staff indicated attendees’ questions can be sent during/after the webinar and answered via email.
Conclusion
Overall, the webinar presented BME as a highly international, English-taught bachelor with a flexible study track and a double-degree outcome. Through program coordinator explanations plus alumni career stories (entrepreneurship and master’s progression), it emphasized that success comes from proactive planning, early adaptation to different partner systems, and actively applying learning during the program.
